• arsCynic@piefed.social
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    2 hours ago

    “Soccer is a gentlemen sport played by hooligans. Rugby is a hooligan sport played by gentlemen.”

    While I’d enjoy playing soccer myself, the competitive scene is completely bereft of soul; a front for gambling and advertising. It’s despicable and unethical that professional soccer players earn as much as they do.

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      46 minutes ago

      They wouldn’t make so much money if they didn’t generate that much money. They’re paid what they’re worth, if not underpaid given their contribution to the total revenue of a club, IMO.

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        37 minutes ago

        In the grand scheme of things, from an ethical point of view, they’re worth nothing as they don’t contribute anything of true value to societal change. In other words, pure entertainment, bread and circuses.

  • CarlGustaf@hilariouschaos.com
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    2 hours ago

    Interesting to see a president trying to curry favor with a global icon like Ronaldo, but let’s not forget his own administration has been more of a problem for America than CR7 will ever be.